Marin City is set to host its 27th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on January 15, 2026. The event, themed “charting a new blueprint for justice,” will feature keynote speaker Dana Emerson, the assistant superintendent and vice president of the College of Marin. Florence Williams, a staff member of the Marin City Community Services District, announced that the celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Manzanita Recreation Center gymnasium, located at 630 Drake Avenue.
The day’s activities will kick off with musical performances at 11 a.m., followed by the main program at noon. Attendees can enjoy lunch afterward at the senior center across from the gym. The event aims to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while fostering community engagement and dialogue around justice and equality.
Utility Line Burial Project Begins in Mill Valley
In related news, construction crews have commenced work on a project to bury utility lines along the Redwood Highway Frontage Road in Strawberry. This initiative, involving Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and county workers, was announced by the county on January 10, 2026. The project will include the construction of underground conduits and other necessary features, expected to last four to five weeks.
Work will take place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, leading to intermittent lane closures on both the frontage road and Highway 101. Following the initial phases, PG&E, AT&T, and Comcast are scheduled to install new utility lines underground, allowing for the removal of overhead lines and poles. The county anticipates that the project will be completed by the end of the year.
Library Trustees Appoint New Officers in San Rafael
In San Rafael, the Board of Library Trustees has appointed Mary Kyle as chair and Sunny Lee as vice chair during their meeting on January 10, 2026. Jinder Banwait, a city administrator, confirmed that these one-year appointments reflect the board’s commitment to effective leadership. Both Kyle and Lee joined the five-member advisory panel in 2023, with their terms set to conclude in April 2027.
These events in Marin City and its surrounding areas highlight ongoing community engagement and improvements, demonstrating a commitment to honoring cultural legacies and enhancing local infrastructure.
